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Hidden archeological ruins in tranquil Girandurukotte – By Arundathie Abeysinghe Lush verdant paddy fields stretching as far as the eye can see…Tree canopies above resembling a storybook setting… Tranquil and serene lake with birds fluttering above enhanced the picturesque surroundings… Village life moving at a slow pace… Situated approximately 19 kilometers from *Mahiyangana, Girandurukotte is a small agricultural town in *Badulla District of *Uva Province. Populated in the 1980’s due to the Mahaweli Development scheme, this small town is bustling with activity. Almost all the land in Girandurukotte has been utilized for rice cultivation, predominantly an outcome of the Mahaweli Development Project that was implemented to develop agriculture in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Although, the livelihood of the inhabitants of Girandurukotte is dependent on rice, crops such as maize and finger millet are also grown in private gardens, utilizing a process of crop rotation known as *chena. Situated ...